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Innovative cost-sharing model where childcare costs are split three ways: employer, employee, and state/county. Reduces family childcare burden by 65%. Pilot opportunities available in Hamilton County.
Who qualifies: Any employer interested in subsidizing employee childcare costs. Model proven in Michigan (195 employers, 65% family cost reduction) and piloting in I… What you get: Employer pays ~1/3 of childcare costs. Employee pays ~1/3. State/county subsidy covers ~1/3. Typical employer cost: $200-$400/employee/month. How to start: Contact Invest Hamilton County to explore pilot participation
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Guidance on implementing employer-sponsored backup childcare, in-center, in-home, or personal network reimbursement. Typical cost: $1,000-$2,000/employee/year with 3-10x ROI from reduced absenteeism.
Who qualifies: Any employer. IHC provides free guidance on implementing backup care benefits. What you get: Typical employer investment: $1,000-$2,000/employee/year. ROI: 3-10x from reduced absenteeism, turnover, and recruitment costs. How to start: Contact Invest Hamilton County for free consultation
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Tax-advantaged benefit allowing employees to set aside up to $7,500/year (2026) pre-tax for childcare expenses. Saves employers 7.65% in FICA taxes on every dollar contributed.
Who qualifies: Any employer offering a cafeteria plan (Section 125). Employees with children under 13 or dependent adults requiring care. What you get: Employees save 22-35% on childcare costs (tax bracket dependent). Employers save 7.65% FICA on all DCFSA contributions. 2026 limit: $7,500/year (up fr… How to start: Implement through your payroll/benefits administrator. No government approval needed, employer establishes the plan.
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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training · Workplace Certification USDOL/SAMHSA Federal Benefits Design Compare
Evidence-based 8-hour training certifying managers and employees as Mental Health First Aiders: recognize signs of a mental health crisis, provide initial support, connect people to resources. The Wellness Council of Indiana's Recovery Ready Workplace Initiative points employers to Mental Health First Aid and naloxone training with recovery-specific content.
Who qualifies: Any employer. 8-hour course (1 day in-person OR 2 hr online + 6 hr instructor-led). 3-year certification. What you get: Course pricing is set by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and by local instructors; check mentalhealthfirstaid.org for current rates. No Indi… How to start: Visit mentalhealthfirstaid.org for the course catalog. For recovery-specific workplace training in Indiana, contact the …
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Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP) Indiana Supreme Court State Benefits Design Compare
JLAP is a free, confidential program of the Indiana Supreme Court that supports judges, lawyers, and law students dealing with substance use, mental health, cognitive decline, or other impairments that affect law practice. For law-firm employers, JLAP offers confidential consultations, intervention support when a partner or associate is struggling, free educational programming on lawyer well-being and substance use (qualifies for Indiana Ethics CLE credit), and a 24/7 helpline. Communications with JLAP are protected under Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 31. Critically important for HC's small law firms where one impaired partner can put the entire practice at risk.
Who qualifies: Any Indiana judge, lawyer, or law student. Family members and law firm colleagues may also contact JLAP about a concern. How to start: Call 866-428-5527 (24/7 confidential helpline) or visit in.gov/courts/jlap/ to request a consultation, schedule firm-wid…
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